Family Services Training Center: Infant, Child and Youth Conference
Registration is now open for the 2024 ICY Conference, formerly the IECMH Institute & CAFBH Conference! features three days of renowned national speakers and Alaskan experts, with plenaries and workshops for professionals that work with infants, children, and youth of any age and their families.
University of Alaska Anchorage CHD: Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO
The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. The series will feature the expertise of those with lived experience and professionals in screening, assessment, and evaluation, as well as treatment integration.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention (Copy)
Offered by the Family Services Training Center, Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper training is an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons. QPR is a basic education program that teaches everyday community members how to recognize a suicide risk and how to get a person at risk the help they need. It is also an action plan that can result in lives saved.
Family Services Training Center: Monitoring and Evaluation
Case Management: A Five-Part Training Series
The Family Services Training Center at the UAA Center for Human Development is excited to offer a five-part case management training series. The series will comprehensively cover the process of case management, introducing necessary skills and supportive tools to utilize in providing best practices related to case management.
New case managers should start with the first course, while more experienced case managers can go directly into the phases of case management. The phases will feature an in-depth dive with scenarios to practice refining case management skills. Each of the trainings will cover topic-specific documentation tips.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Identify different tools/ways to monitor progress during this case management phase, along with strategies to adjust the plan when needed. We will review the transition process and identify signs of readiness for the Transition phase.
When: May 14, 2024: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
University of Alaska Anchorage CHD: Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO
The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. The series will feature the expertise of those with lived experience and professionals in screening, assessment, and evaluation, as well as treatment integration.
Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents 2024 Spring Series: Session 4 - Child Development and Trauma-Informed Practice in Play Therapy
The Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents: 2024 Spring Series
4 PART ONLINE SERIES:
CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE - February 2
NEURODIVERSITY AND NEUROAFFIRMING PLAY THERAPY: EMBRACING - March 1
EXPLORING THEORETICAL MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES IN PLAY THERAPY - April 12
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE IN PLAY THERAPY - May 17
Greenspace Health: Transforming Behavioral Health Systems through Measurement-Based Care
Hosted by Greenspace President and Co-Founder, Simon Weisz, the panel will feature Melinda Lehman, Executive Director of Behavioral Health & Human Services at the Joint Commission; world-renowned Applied Psychologist and leading global expert on MBC, Dr. David Clark; and Dr. Sandra Berg, Senior Director of Complex Health Solutions, Behavioral Health at CareSource. The panelists will dive deep on MBC, its relationship to value-based care, and share insights to inform any implementation.
University of Alaska Anchorage CHD: Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO
The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. The series will feature the expertise of those with lived experience and professionals in screening, assessment, and evaluation, as well as treatment integration.
NatCon 24
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing invites you to learn alongside 5,000+ health care professionals at NatCon24, the largest conference in mental health and substance use treatment, from April 15-17, at the America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri.
Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents 2024 Spring Series: Session 3 - Exploring Theoretical Models and Best Practices in Play Therapy
The Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents: 2024 Spring Series
4 PART ONLINE SERIES:
CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE - February 2
NEURODIVERSITY AND NEUROAFFIRMING PLAY THERAPY: EMBRACING - March 1
EXPLORING THEORETICAL MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES IN PLAY THERAPY - April 12
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE IN PLAY THERAPY - May 17
Family Services Training Center
Case Management: A Five-Part Training Series
The Family Services Training Center at the UAA Center for Human Development is excited to offer a five-part case management training series. The series will comprehensively cover the process of case management, introducing necessary skills and supportive tools to utilize in providing best practices related to case management.
New case managers should start with the first course, while more experienced case managers can go directly into the phases of case management. The phases will feature an in-depth dive with scenarios to practice refining case management skills. Each of the trainings will cover topic-specific documentation tips.
Service Planning
We will work on identifying how we help clients define their vision and what an outcome statement is using the SMART test (goals). We will explore the differences between enabling and empowering.
When: April 9, 2024: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
University of Alaska Anchorage CHD: Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO
The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. The series will feature the expertise of those with lived experience and professionals in screening, assessment, and evaluation, as well as treatment integration.
CLAS, Culture, & Recovery: Using Process Improvement to Enhance the Cultural Responsiveness of Substance Use Care - Part Two
Increasingly, federal and state donor agencies are requiring that their grant recipients meet and uphold CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) standards in clinical work environments. In support of this overarching goal and meaningful organizational change, the Northwest ATTC is inviting Alaskan agencies to participate in a targeted training and technical assistance opportunity.
The Alaska Training Cooperative: Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need.
Family Services Training Center: Tools for Working with Families - Substance Use in Families
It’s safe to assume that as you work with families, you will be supporting families where substance use disorders are an issue. These concerns are a pervasive, ongoing challenge for many families in Alaska. In this session, you will develop an understanding of use disorders and what makes changing behavior so difficult. We will look at approaches to helping families who struggle with these situations and how to best intervene. All who work with families in Alaska will build tools that are effective and respectful to those who are hurting.
CLAS, Culture, & Recovery: Using Process Improvement to Enhance the Cultural Responsiveness of Substance Use Care - Part One
Increasingly, federal and state donor agencies are requiring that their grant recipients meet and uphold CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) standards in clinical work environments. In support of this overarching goal and meaningful organizational change, the Northwest ATTC is inviting Alaskan agencies to participate in a targeted training and technical assistance opportunity.
Using Motivational Interviewing for Individual Service Planning
Using Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Individual Service Planning is a workshop designed to increase providers’ capacity to deliver evidence-based practice, especially when treating people who have substance use challenges. This workshop will explore the value of having an individual service plan (ISP) and build upon foundational MI skills and apply them to service planning.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention (Copy)
Offered by the Family Services Training Center, Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper training is an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons. QPR is a basic education program that teaches everyday community members how to recognize a suicide risk and how to get a person at risk the help they need. It is also an action plan that can result in lives saved.
Family Services Training Center: Needs Assessment
Case Management: A Five-Part Training Series
The Family Services Training Center at the UAA Center for Human Development is excited to offer a five-part case management training series. The series will comprehensively cover the process of case management, introducing necessary skills and supportive tools to utilize in providing best practices related to case management.
New case managers should start with the first course, while more experienced case managers can go directly into the phases of case management. The phases will feature an in-depth dive with scenarios to practice refining case management skills. Each of the trainings will cover topic-specific documentation tips.
Needs Assessment
In this training we will review and explore different types of strengths and needs and how they are utilized in needs assessments. We will identify the functions of a needs assessment and how to properly document the functions.
When: March 12, 2024: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
University of Alaska Anchorage CHD: Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. The series will feature the expertise of those with lived experience and professionals in screening, assessment, and evaluation, as well as treatment integration.
Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents 2024 Spring Series: Session 2 - Neurodiversity and Neuroaffirming Play Therapy: Embracing Differences for Effective Therapeutic Practice
The Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents: 2024 Spring Series
4 PART ONLINE SERIES:
CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE - February 2
NEURODIVERSITY AND NEUROAFFIRMING PLAY THERAPY: EMBRACING - March 1
EXPLORING THEORETICAL MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES IN PLAY THERAPY - April 12
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE IN PLAY THERAPY - May 17
University of Alaska Anchorage CHD: Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO (Copy) (Copy)
The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. The series will feature the expertise of those with lived experience and professionals in screening, assessment, and evaluation, as well as treatment integration.
The Neuro-relational Framework: The Effects of Trauma and Adverse Experiences on Brain Development
This training is an introduction to the field of neurobiology. It will examine the effects that trauma and adverse experiences can have on brain development, ways that participants can begin working on the healing process and how the brain responds to stress.
Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training (Copy) (Copy)
The Alaska Department of Health, in collaboration with the University of Anchorage Alaska, has put together a Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training. This Peer-Centered Crisis Response simulation training intends to provide a safe learning environment for members of crisis response teams to collaboratively engage in their unique roles with community members in crisis who need supportive, compassionate, and least restrictive interventions and services. This simulation involves an “unfolding” scenario that incorporates the various settings and approaches through which clients can be supported by the Crisis Now model, including a Crisis Call Center, a Mobile Crisis Response Team, and a Crisis Response Center.
Family Services Training Center: Intake
Case Management: A Five-Part Training Series
The Family Services Training Center at the UAA Center for Human Development is excited to offer a five-part case management training series. The series will comprehensively cover the process of case management, introducing necessary skills and supportive tools to utilize in providing best practices related to case management.
New case managers should start with the first course, while more experienced case managers can go directly into the phases of case management. The phases will feature an in-depth dive with scenarios to practice refining case management skills. Each of the trainings will cover topic-specific documentation tips.
Intake
Collateral information is a large part of the intake process. During this training we will define collateral information, along with strategies for doing so. We will also explore tools and steps to completing an initial assessment.
When: February 13, 2024: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training (Copy) (Copy)
The Alaska Department of Health, in collaboration with the University of Anchorage Alaska, has put together a Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training. This Peer-Centered Crisis Response simulation training intends to provide a safe learning environment for members of crisis response teams to collaboratively engage in their unique roles with community members in crisis who need supportive, compassionate, and least restrictive interventions and services. This simulation involves an “unfolding” scenario that incorporates the various settings and approaches through which clients can be supported by the Crisis Now model, including a Crisis Call Center, a Mobile Crisis Response Team, and a Crisis Response Center.
Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI)® Training: Correcting Principles
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is an evidence-based attachment-based, trauma-informed, whole-child approach to meeting the needs of children and youth who have experienced early adversity, toxic stress, and/or relational trauma. Each participant will leave the training with a plan on how to utilize TBRI® in
their own practice.
University of Alaska Anchorage CHD: Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO (Copy) (Copy)
The Examining FASD Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network that will explore the necessity of establishing a holistic system of care to support those impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. The series will feature the expertise of those with lived experience and professionals in screening, assessment, and evaluation, as well as treatment integration.
Trauma Informed Care
In this interactive training, participants will learn concepts associated with Trauma Informed Care, reflect on how to see their work through the lens of Trauma Informed Care, then discuss strategies to improve their practice with the people they serve.
Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training (Copy) (Copy)
The Alaska Department of Health, in collaboration with the University of Anchorage Alaska, has put together a Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training. This Peer-Centered Crisis Response simulation training intends to provide a safe learning environment for members of crisis response teams to collaboratively engage in their unique roles with community members in crisis who need supportive, compassionate, and least restrictive interventions and services. This simulation involves an “unfolding” scenario that incorporates the various settings and approaches through which clients can be supported by the Crisis Now model, including a Crisis Call Center, a Mobile Crisis Response Team, and a Crisis Response Center.
Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents 2024 Spring Series: Session 1 - Child-Centered Play Therapy Essentials, An Introductory Course
The Alaska Association for Play Therapy Presents: 2024 Spring Series
4 PART ONLINE SERIES:
CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY ESSENTIALS: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE - February 2
NEURODIVERSITY AND NEUROAFFIRMING PLAY THERAPY: EMBRACING - March 1
EXPLORING THEORETICAL MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES IN PLAY THERAPY - April 12
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE IN PLAY THERAPY - May 17
Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI)® Training: Empowering Principles
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is an evidence-based attachment-based, trauma-informed, whole-child approach to meeting the needs of children and youth who have experienced early adversity, toxic stress, and/or relational trauma. Each participant will leave the training with a plan on how to utilize TBRI® in
their own practice.
Brown Bag Lunch: Co-occurring Disorders - Alaska Family Services Training Center and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
This Brown Bag session provides behavioral health leaders with a general introduction to the principles of integrated treatment for Co-occurring Disorders and the rationale for enhancing and improving current practices. In addition, leaders will be introduced to strategies to examine their agency’s current co-occurring capabilities.
GenTHEM: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workforce with Kristin Scroggin
Generation "THEM" examines the "WHY" behind each American generation's common perspectives so that we can better understand one another and build more cohesive teams. This presentation gives attendees solid understanding of generational norms and the importance of attracting and retaining top young talent to ensure sustainability while allowing them to laugh at how silly we are deep down.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-ivqzspGNWwYy1vLeB8e3hvTIOjtbHA#/registration
Alaska Public Health Association Health Summit
The Summit will feature nationally-known keynote speakers, provide professional development opportunities, and showcase the latest work of your public health colleagues from the UA system, the Alaska Department of Health, and other Alaska health and social service organizations through interactive sessions, posters, and our new lighting-round talks.
Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training (Copy)
The Alaska Department of Health, in collaboration with the University of Anchorage Alaska, has put together a Peer-Centered Crisis Simulation Training. This Peer-Centered Crisis Response simulation training intends to provide a safe learning environment for members of crisis response teams to collaboratively engage in their unique roles with community members in crisis who need supportive, compassionate, and least restrictive interventions and services. This simulation involves an “unfolding” scenario that incorporates the various settings and approaches through which clients can be supported by the Crisis Now model, including a Crisis Call Center, a Mobile Crisis Response Team, and a Crisis Response Center.